Project Manager Civil

Michael Baker International is seeking a senior aviation civil engineer/project manager located in Charlotte to execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for current and future airport clients. This position is a leadership role within the Charlotte office and the Mid-Atlantic aviation practice. The candidate will actively work together with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice in Charlotte by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment and business plan development and execution.

The preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, and other engineers). The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines. The position involves performing programming, design and construction engineering for aviation projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The candidate should possess a strong background in geometric layout of airfield facilities, aprons, roadways and parking lots, hydraulic design for infrastructure projects including but not limited to design of storm sewers, culverts, ditches, and erosion and sediment control.

Other strengths should include development of construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects. Other experience and capabilities considered a plus include airfield reconstruction and rehabilitation, airline support functions, baggage operations, security/screening facilities and checkpoints, building utilities, commercial and concessions areas, airport offices and conference space, parking garages, paving operations, roadway, infrastructure, and demolition. Aviation support capabilities considered a plus include preparation of construction cost estimates, writing reports and developing client presentations; construction engineering services including shop drawing review and responses to contractor questions.

In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice, the successful candidate will be exposed to building the backlog of the business, involved in marketing our services and capabilities, and involved in the pursuit of new opportunities. The essential duty of this position is to maintain ultimate performance for delivery of project quality and safety.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.
• 7+ years of experience in aviation and aviation engineering.
• Preferred NC Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to long term success in this role.
• Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants.
• You will need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the client’s standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
• Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, under budget, and of the utmost quality.
• Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence.
• Naturally, you will need computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• To be successful, you will need to be bright, organized, and determined; you will also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. You will need the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $93,844 to $135,504. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

ABOUT MICHAEL BAKER

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Michael Baker provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients.

Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and the Michael Baker’s 3,000+ employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable, and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.